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| carolbrigid |
Posted - Dec 14 2008 : 6:25:14 PM
Has anyone read any of the fiction books about the Amish? I see them all the time in the bookstores and Walmart and was wondering if anyone had any favorites of these books? Thank you!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Carol
Farmgirl Sister #222
Member, Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter |
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| Old Spirit |
Posted - Feb 08 2009 : 1:32:50 PM
Just finished the Sommerfeld Tilogy and it was GREAT! Now on to another book :-) The Return to Red River Series by Lauraine Snelling is good as well.
Going to start on Sisters of the Quilt Series by Cindy Woodsmall now!
Rae
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31 |
| roselake |
Posted - Feb 05 2009 : 5:45:21 PM
I love all those authors and was just going to mention Kim Vogel Sawyer's books when i got to the last post. lol She's very good too.
Another great series is by Laurine Snelling's Red River of the North Series. It is awesome! so are the rest of her books.
I hope it was ok to add the extra info. I know the topic was Amish books, but i just couldn't resist.
Also, Beverly Lewis's Summer Hill series was very good. Its a teen Amish series, but i loved it. |
| Old Spirit |
Posted - Jan 19 2009 : 07:00:50 AM
I have read by all 3 authors and like them all. Kim Vogel Sawyer has the Sommerfeld Trilogy I am reading right now, it is great. I like her books as well.
If you are a member of Barnes and Noble you get 10% off in store and oneline. Online books are often cheaper. If your order is $25 or more shipping is free. Also Christian Book Distributors has good prices as well. Their membership is $5 a year I think.
Enjoy!!
Rae
I love living in the country!! |
| gratefully0515 |
Posted - Jan 15 2009 : 5:01:59 PM
I have read most of Beverly Lewis' books, and I love them. I hope you enjoy your trip to Lancaster. I have always wanted to visit. Do you have any recommendations on places to eat, shop, see, or do? |
| carolbrigid |
Posted - Jan 15 2009 : 08:17:45 AM
Oh man, Sherlyn-Lyn! I'm so jealous!!! LOL I just ordred a Trip Tick from AAA because I'm planning on going to Lancaster when it warms up. Please write back and let us know all about your trip!
Dutchy, how's your book???
Farmgirl Hugs,
Carol
Farmgirl Sister #222
Member, Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter |
| sewgirlie |
Posted - Jan 14 2009 : 7:04:57 PM
I picked up another of Wanda's books and the third Woodsmall. This weekend I am going to Lancaster for the weekend with my best friend!! Will read one of them while we are at the B&B our friends own. My husband gave me money for fabric while I am there too!
My quilting and life blog!!
http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
| crafter |
Posted - Jan 14 2009 : 09:49:38 AM
I love and have read all of Beverly Lewis' books. I am just finishing her most recent "The Longing"- I have read and re-read most of hers. But I'm going to start looking for some of the other authors mentioned here and start reading those series. Thanks for all of the recommendations.
Lori
Have a Country Day |
| carolbrigid |
Posted - Jan 14 2009 : 07:27:50 AM
Hi Amanda, you were right about the Cindy Woodsmall book. It was great. I think after her series I will read some of Wanda's books. Thanks for your recommendations! I visited Cindy Woodsmall's website and signed up to receive her Amish newsletter. It comes out four times I year and I love to read about the Amish.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Carol
Farmgirl Sister #222
Member, Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter |
| Firemama |
Posted - Jan 14 2009 : 06:27:28 AM
Carol, I like Beverly Lewis, but I have a hard time getting into her books. Wandas however I love and never have a hard time getting into . I am glad you like Cindy Woodsmall.
Mama to 2
FarmGirl# 20
People can only make you feel inferior with your permission, and you dont have my permission......
Dont let the chain of love end with you.....
http://myfarmdreams.blogspot.com/
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| carolbrigid |
Posted - Jan 13 2009 : 8:26:24 PM
Dear Sheryl-lyn and Amanda, I finished the first book in the series by Cindy Woodsmall last night. I am waiting on my second book to arrive in the mail because I can't WAIT to find out what happens to Hannah! What a good book! There was always something happening, that's for sure. It was just a great read. I am wondering now if the books by Beverly Lewis and Wanda Brunstetter are just as good? I did enjoy White Christmas Pie, too, Sheryl-lyn. It was light reading and fun but I liked this one by Cindy Woodsmall a lot better. I'm definitely making the pie when Christmas rolls around this year!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Carol
Farmgirl Sister #222
Member, Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter |
| sewgirlie |
Posted - Jan 13 2009 : 7:14:06 PM
I just finished White Christmas Pie which another Amish book. It was certainly cute and worth a few nights' time. Not as good as the Woodsmall books (the story in Christmas Pie was pretty predictable) but still fun.
My quilting and life blog!!
http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
| carolbrigid |
Posted - Jan 12 2009 : 07:10:42 AM
Sheryl-lyn, I know one of my friends does that same thing. She will read the last couple of pages then start the book. Oh well, whatever makes us happy, right? LOL
I will finish the first book by Cindy Woodsmall tonight. It has been a book I have been unable to put down. I just ordered a used copy of the second one from Amazon. All I can say so far is WOW. The book has been non-stop, one thing after another ever since I started reading it! It's just great. I wonder if the other Amish books by the other authors are just as good?
Farmgirl Hugs,
Carol
Farmgirl Sister #222
Member, Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter |
| gratefully0515 |
Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 3:05:17 PM
Annie's People and the Abram's Daughters series are both really good by Beverly Lewis
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| sewgirlie |
Posted - Jan 07 2009 : 6:44:58 PM
Carol: I always WANT to be surprised at the end, but I cannot help reading those last three pages!! Sometimes I do forget what happens and act surprised by the end! :)
My quilting and life blog!!
http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
| dutchy |
Posted - Jan 07 2009 : 10:54:47 AM
Guess what!! I was able to order an omnibus by Beverly Lewis through a Dutch Christian site.
It is the book with "The Postcard" and it's other 2 books in it, so a total of 3 books. I only had to pay some 9 dollars for it and NO P&P and it is in English too!!
YAY!!
I received it the day before yesterday and it is SO good!!
Has anyone read that one yet??
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Again new creations added, too cute lol. Come and check it out!!
http://princess-of-pink-creations.blogspot.com/
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| carolbrigid |
Posted - Jan 07 2009 : 10:45:11 AM
Sheryl-lyn, You're funny reading the last pages of your books! I guess I like the mystery of not knowing what's going to happen..... I need to order the second book in this series because I am just loving the first book!!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Carol
Farmgirl Sister #222
Member, Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter |
| sewgirlie |
Posted - Jan 06 2009 : 1:56:45 PM
I just got the 3rd book in the Cindy Woodsmall series. The first two were excellent. I have to admit, I always read the last few pages of every book I get, so I know how it turns out. Can't wait to read it to see how it happens.
My quilting and life blog!!
http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
| carolbrigid |
Posted - Jan 06 2009 : 1:02:08 PM
Hi Amanda, I'll let you know as I get further into the book. So far I'm around page 90 so I have a ways to go!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Carol
Farmgirl Sister #222
Member, Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter |
| Firemama |
Posted - Jan 06 2009 : 11:14:16 AM
You will love it, but like I said for me maybe not for everyone that was a really tough pill to swallow. But it is an AWESOME series ; ) Thanks for letting us know!!
Mama to 2
FarmGirl# 20
People can only make you feel inferior with your permission, and you dont have my permission......
Dont let the chain of love end with you.....
http://myfarmdreams.blogspot.com/
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| carolbrigid |
Posted - Jan 06 2009 : 11:08:55 AM
Hey Amanda, I am reading the first book by Cindy Woodsmall, and now I see what you mean about it being a little tough to read at first. But I think I'm getting past the tough part now... but I like the way this author writes. So far sooooo good!!!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Carol
Farmgirl Sister #222
Member, Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter |
| sewgirlie |
Posted - Jan 01 2009 : 12:31:00 PM
Every time I come on here, I go straight to Amazon to order books!! You guys are awesome reviewers.
My quilting and life blog!!
http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Dec 31 2008 : 6:36:43 PM
I just bought White Christmas Pie for my sis in law for her birthday. I am hoping to borrow it to read later on. It looks good!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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| carolbrigid |
Posted - Dec 31 2008 : 10:30:46 AM
I will have a look at your books. Today I just received my first book by Cindy Woodsmall and will begin reading it tonight. I can't wait to get started!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Carol
Farmgirl Sister #222
Member, Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Dec 30 2008 : 3:10:45 PM
just posted some books by some of the authors mentioned up under the marketplace section if anyone is interested. real good prices. as you know if you have been looking for these type of books they are about $10-$13 each..anyhow..check out my post under the market place if you are looking for books by Janette Oke, beverly Lewis, Jane Kirkpatrick, and more.
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| carolbrigid |
Posted - Dec 29 2008 : 1:14:00 PM
Hey Amanda, I promise I'll let you know. Thanks for letting me know about the first one. I'll get through it, and I'll start reading it as soon as I get it in the mail. And Sheryl-lyn, you'll love White Christmas Pie!! It was soooo good! I love it that I have discovered a whole new set of books to read, and enjoy everyone's comments and reviews!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Carol
Farmgirl Sister #222
Member, Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter |
